The Francis Crick Institute
HR Advisor Reports to: People Partner This is a full-time, permanent position on Crick terms and conditions of employment. About us The Francis Crick Institute is Europe s largest biomedical research institute under one roof. Our world-class scientists and staff collaborate on vital research to help prevent, diagnose and treat illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, infectious diseases and neurodegenerative conditions. The Crick is a place for collaboration, innovation and exploration across many disciplines. A space where the brightest minds can pursue big and bold ideas and discover answers to crucial scientific questions. We support them in a dynamic environment which fosters excellence with state-of-the-art infrastructure, cutting-edge facilities, and a creative and curious culture. We ve removed traditional boundaries of departments, divisions and disciplines and instead have an open approach that supports every researcher. This gives us the freedom to take risks and carry out high-quality, pioneering research. Creating a space for discovery without boundaries helps us to turn our science into benefits for human health and the economy. About the role We have an exciting opportunity for a People Advisor to join our fast-paced, supportive HR team at the Crick. In this varied and hands-on role, you ll be involved in a wide range of people activities, including employee relations casework, annual performance and pay reviews, delivery of management training, policy and process development, and people-focused projects that make a real impact across the Crick community. You ll support a diverse client group spanning research labs and operational teams, giving you broad exposure and the chance to build strong working relationships across the organisation. Reporting to a People Partner and working closely with fellow People Advisors, you ll help deliver a proactive, customer-focused HR service, providing relevant and appropriate HR support, while promoting best practice and ensuring compliance with the Crick s policies, procedures, and employment legislation. This is a highly visible role, requiring confidence, initiative, and a proactive approach to problem solving and relationship building in a busy and dynamic environment. If you re an experienced HR Assistant or Coordinator ready to take the next step in your career, and you re keen to join a team genuinely committed to developing its people, this is an excellent opportunity to grow and make a meaningful contribution. What you will be doing Your responsibilities include but are not limited to: Provide general first-line HR support and advice covering all employee lifecycle activity to both employees and managers, working in partnership with People Partners, Senior People Advisors and People Coordinators where relevant Trusted advisor to managers and supporting with all people issues enabling them to find and implement the best approach to deal with an issue at hand e.g., performance, conduct, attendance. Provide advice on employee relations matters to ensure that all casework is managed in a fair and transparent manner. This will include absence management, capability, disciplinaries, grievances, flexible working and supporting on restructures and redundancies Provide primary support and advice to hiring managers on recruitment activity, including salary benchmarking, interviewing and support with writing job descriptions Manage all queries on maternity leave and other family-friendly policies, including meeting with individuals and providing support and advice before, during and after periods of leave About you You will have: Proven experience of providing HR advice to managers and employees Strong understanding and knowledge of the HR support required when running employee relations cases, in particular absence management, performance management and disciplinary Strong knowledge of UK employment law, HR policies and best practices Experience of providing advice and an end-to-end service on maternity leave and other family-friendly leave Ability to work under pressure while balancing timely work output with high levels of accuracy, demonstrating excellent attention to detail Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to proactively build effective working relationships with a diverse employee population Minimum criteria About Working at the Crick Our values Everyone who works at the Crick has a valuable role to play in advancing the Crick s mission and shaping our culture! We are bold. We make space for creative, dynamic and imaginative ideas and approaches. We re not afraid to do things differently. We are open. We re highly collaborative and interactive, and make sure our activities are visible to the outside world. We are collegial. We show respect for one another, work cooperatively and support the wider community. At the Francis Crick Institute, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to driving innovation and scientific discovery. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed, regardless of their background, identity, or personal circumstances. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all genders, ethnicities, abilities, and experiences. We are a Disability Confident: Committed employer and want to ensure that everyone can apply and be part of our recruitment processes and so we'll make reasonable adjustments if you need them - just let us know when you apply. If you need assistance with applying (i.e., would like to apply by phone or post) please contact us via our website. What will you receive? At the Francis Crick Institute, we value our team members and are proud to offer an extensive range of benefits to support their well-being and development: Generous Leave: 28 days of annual leave, plus three additional days over Christmas and bank holidays. Pension Scheme: Defined contribution pension with employer contributions of up to 16%. Health & Well-being: 24/7 GP consultation services. Occupational health services and mental health support programs. Eye care vouchers and discounted healthcare plans. Work-Life Balance: Back-up care for dependents. Childcare support allowance. Annual leave purchase options. Crick Networks offering diverse groups support, community and inclusive social events. Perks: Discounted gym memberships, bike-to-work scheme, and shopping discounts. Subsidised on-site restaurant and social spaces for team interaction. Please note you must meet the essential criteria listed within the Role Profile, to have your application reviewed. We reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any given time due to the number of applications received.
HR Advisor Reports to: People Partner This is a full-time, permanent position on Crick terms and conditions of employment. About us The Francis Crick Institute is Europe s largest biomedical research institute under one roof. Our world-class scientists and staff collaborate on vital research to help prevent, diagnose and treat illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, infectious diseases and neurodegenerative conditions. The Crick is a place for collaboration, innovation and exploration across many disciplines. A space where the brightest minds can pursue big and bold ideas and discover answers to crucial scientific questions. We support them in a dynamic environment which fosters excellence with state-of-the-art infrastructure, cutting-edge facilities, and a creative and curious culture. We ve removed traditional boundaries of departments, divisions and disciplines and instead have an open approach that supports every researcher. This gives us the freedom to take risks and carry out high-quality, pioneering research. Creating a space for discovery without boundaries helps us to turn our science into benefits for human health and the economy. About the role We have an exciting opportunity for a People Advisor to join our fast-paced, supportive HR team at the Crick. In this varied and hands-on role, you ll be involved in a wide range of people activities, including employee relations casework, annual performance and pay reviews, delivery of management training, policy and process development, and people-focused projects that make a real impact across the Crick community. You ll support a diverse client group spanning research labs and operational teams, giving you broad exposure and the chance to build strong working relationships across the organisation. Reporting to a People Partner and working closely with fellow People Advisors, you ll help deliver a proactive, customer-focused HR service, providing relevant and appropriate HR support, while promoting best practice and ensuring compliance with the Crick s policies, procedures, and employment legislation. This is a highly visible role, requiring confidence, initiative, and a proactive approach to problem solving and relationship building in a busy and dynamic environment. If you re an experienced HR Assistant or Coordinator ready to take the next step in your career, and you re keen to join a team genuinely committed to developing its people, this is an excellent opportunity to grow and make a meaningful contribution. What you will be doing Your responsibilities include but are not limited to: Provide general first-line HR support and advice covering all employee lifecycle activity to both employees and managers, working in partnership with People Partners, Senior People Advisors and People Coordinators where relevant Trusted advisor to managers and supporting with all people issues enabling them to find and implement the best approach to deal with an issue at hand e.g., performance, conduct, attendance. Provide advice on employee relations matters to ensure that all casework is managed in a fair and transparent manner. This will include absence management, capability, disciplinaries, grievances, flexible working and supporting on restructures and redundancies Provide primary support and advice to hiring managers on recruitment activity, including salary benchmarking, interviewing and support with writing job descriptions Manage all queries on maternity leave and other family-friendly policies, including meeting with individuals and providing support and advice before, during and after periods of leave About you You will have: Proven experience of providing HR advice to managers and employees Strong understanding and knowledge of the HR support required when running employee relations cases, in particular absence management, performance management and disciplinary Strong knowledge of UK employment law, HR policies and best practices Experience of providing advice and an end-to-end service on maternity leave and other family-friendly leave Ability to work under pressure while balancing timely work output with high levels of accuracy, demonstrating excellent attention to detail Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to proactively build effective working relationships with a diverse employee population Minimum criteria About Working at the Crick Our values Everyone who works at the Crick has a valuable role to play in advancing the Crick s mission and shaping our culture! We are bold. We make space for creative, dynamic and imaginative ideas and approaches. We re not afraid to do things differently. We are open. We re highly collaborative and interactive, and make sure our activities are visible to the outside world. We are collegial. We show respect for one another, work cooperatively and support the wider community. At the Francis Crick Institute, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to driving innovation and scientific discovery. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed, regardless of their background, identity, or personal circumstances. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all genders, ethnicities, abilities, and experiences. We are a Disability Confident: Committed employer and want to ensure that everyone can apply and be part of our recruitment processes and so we'll make reasonable adjustments if you need them - just let us know when you apply. If you need assistance with applying (i.e., would like to apply by phone or post) please contact us via our website. What will you receive? At the Francis Crick Institute, we value our team members and are proud to offer an extensive range of benefits to support their well-being and development: Generous Leave: 28 days of annual leave, plus three additional days over Christmas and bank holidays. Pension Scheme: Defined contribution pension with employer contributions of up to 16%. Health & Well-being: 24/7 GP consultation services. Occupational health services and mental health support programs. Eye care vouchers and discounted healthcare plans. Work-Life Balance: Back-up care for dependents. Childcare support allowance. Annual leave purchase options. Crick Networks offering diverse groups support, community and inclusive social events. Perks: Discounted gym memberships, bike-to-work scheme, and shopping discounts. Subsidised on-site restaurant and social spaces for team interaction. Please note you must meet the essential criteria listed within the Role Profile, to have your application reviewed. We reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any given time due to the number of applications received.
Sky
Southall, Middlesex
We believe in better. And we make it happen. Better content. Better products. And better careers. Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate. We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love. And we do it all right here at Sky. What you'll do Design and implement scalable APIs and backend services, primarily in Scala, to integrate ML models into production systems and deliver personalised experiences. Real time data processing and gRPC microservices (Typelevel stack). Take end-to-end ownership of services, from development to production operations Optimising the performance of the application in the cloud environments Creating/improving automated pipelines that support our Continuous Delivery process Build, scale and maintain large scale cloud-based services Work closely with data scientists, ML engineers, and product teams to align technical solutions with business goals. Refining the team processes to continuously integrate and working towards a continuously deliverable application. Championing best practices to develop clean, resilient code that performs at serious scale. Coaching and providing feedback to fellow developers. What you'll bring Strong software engineering skills with experience in Scala, ideally the typelevel stack (bonus if you have exposure to Golang and Python). Interest in machine learning, personalisation systems and cloud technology - even if you haven't worked extensively in ML before. Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, deploying, and maintaining production-grade APIs and backend services, including responsibility for reliability, performance, and on-call support. Hands-on experience working with data processing frameworks and distributed systems used to ingest, process, and store large-scale datasets, with an understanding of scalability, fault tolerance, and performance considerations. Practical experience with modern software development practices, including automated CI/CD pipelines, containerisation technologies (e.g., Docker), and deploying applications to cloud environments (e.g., AWS or GCP). Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and communicate technical concepts clearly. A problem-solving mindset and eagerness to learn new technologies and approaches. Ability to challenge technical choices, architecture, tools and processes Team overview Global OTT Technology Our team develops and supports market-leading video streaming services, underpinned by state-of-the-art engineering principles. We do this at huge scale: for over 50 million customers globally, spanning NBCUniversal Peacock in the US and Sky, NOW and SkyShowtime across Europe. No matter the device, the time or the place, we make sure that our diverse audiences can easily find and enjoy whatever they want to watch, choosing from the world's best entertainment, news and sport. The rewards There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to : the perks. Here's a taster: Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate A generous pension package Private healthcare Discounted mobile and broadband A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences Inclusion & how you'll work We are a Disability Confident Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can. We've embraced hybrid working and split our time between unique office spaces and the convenience of working from home. You'll find out more about what hybrid working looks like for your role later on in the recruitment process. Your office space Osterley Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There are also plenty of bike shelters and showers. On campus, you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed, and even get pampered at our beauty salon. We'd love to hear from you Inventive, forward-thinking minds come together to work in Tech, Product and Data at Sky. It's a place where you can explore what if, how far, and what next. But better doesn't stop at what we do, it's how we do it, too. We embrace each other's differences. We support our community and contribute to a sustainable future for our business and the planet. If you believe in better, we'll back you all the way. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.
We believe in better. And we make it happen. Better content. Better products. And better careers. Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate. We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love. And we do it all right here at Sky. What you'll do Design and implement scalable APIs and backend services, primarily in Scala, to integrate ML models into production systems and deliver personalised experiences. Real time data processing and gRPC microservices (Typelevel stack). Take end-to-end ownership of services, from development to production operations Optimising the performance of the application in the cloud environments Creating/improving automated pipelines that support our Continuous Delivery process Build, scale and maintain large scale cloud-based services Work closely with data scientists, ML engineers, and product teams to align technical solutions with business goals. Refining the team processes to continuously integrate and working towards a continuously deliverable application. Championing best practices to develop clean, resilient code that performs at serious scale. Coaching and providing feedback to fellow developers. What you'll bring Strong software engineering skills with experience in Scala, ideally the typelevel stack (bonus if you have exposure to Golang and Python). Interest in machine learning, personalisation systems and cloud technology - even if you haven't worked extensively in ML before. Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, deploying, and maintaining production-grade APIs and backend services, including responsibility for reliability, performance, and on-call support. Hands-on experience working with data processing frameworks and distributed systems used to ingest, process, and store large-scale datasets, with an understanding of scalability, fault tolerance, and performance considerations. Practical experience with modern software development practices, including automated CI/CD pipelines, containerisation technologies (e.g., Docker), and deploying applications to cloud environments (e.g., AWS or GCP). Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and communicate technical concepts clearly. A problem-solving mindset and eagerness to learn new technologies and approaches. Ability to challenge technical choices, architecture, tools and processes Team overview Global OTT Technology Our team develops and supports market-leading video streaming services, underpinned by state-of-the-art engineering principles. We do this at huge scale: for over 50 million customers globally, spanning NBCUniversal Peacock in the US and Sky, NOW and SkyShowtime across Europe. No matter the device, the time or the place, we make sure that our diverse audiences can easily find and enjoy whatever they want to watch, choosing from the world's best entertainment, news and sport. The rewards There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to : the perks. Here's a taster: Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate A generous pension package Private healthcare Discounted mobile and broadband A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences Inclusion & how you'll work We are a Disability Confident Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can. We've embraced hybrid working and split our time between unique office spaces and the convenience of working from home. You'll find out more about what hybrid working looks like for your role later on in the recruitment process. Your office space Osterley Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There are also plenty of bike shelters and showers. On campus, you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed, and even get pampered at our beauty salon. We'd love to hear from you Inventive, forward-thinking minds come together to work in Tech, Product and Data at Sky. It's a place where you can explore what if, how far, and what next. But better doesn't stop at what we do, it's how we do it, too. We embrace each other's differences. We support our community and contribute to a sustainable future for our business and the planet. If you believe in better, we'll back you all the way. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.
BAE Systems
Millom, Cumbria
Job Title: Principal Mechanical Design Engineer Location: Barrow-in-Furness. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this role Salary: Circa £55,000 What you'll be doing: Lead the end-to-end development of complex fluid systems, shaping designs that meet demanding performance and environmental requirements Create and review high-value engineering deliverables - for schematics and P&IDs to calculations, system descriptions, and 3D models Drive advanced system analyses , including flow, pressure, thermal, and transient modelling to validate performance under challenging conditions Select and assess critical equipment (pumps, compressors, valves, heat exchangers, filters, tanks), ensuring it meet tough submarine operating environments Champion technology integrity by reviewing supplier documentation, ensuring full compliance with shock, vibration, atmosphere, temperature, maintainability, and access constraints Influence design quality and safety, contributing to reviews, hazard studies, verification activities, and resolution of technical issues, modifications, and non-conformances Your skills and experiences: Essential: Educated to degree level, with Chartered Engineer status highly desirable Solid background in mechanical, marine, process, or fluid systems engineering gained with a complex or highly regulated environment Strong knowledge of fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, pressure-drop behaviour, transient analysis , and system performance modelling Demonstrated technical expertise in the design, analysis , and integration of both compressible and incompressible fluid systems Desirable: Experience using industry-standard modelling and analysis tools such as FloMASTER, FluidFlow, MATLAB, CFD packages, ANSYS, or similar Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Mechanical Engineering Discipline team: This is an exciting opportunity to join the SSN AUKUS Platform Mechanical Integrated Delivery Team as a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer, where you'll serve as a technical specialist for some of the submarine's most critical compressible and incompressible fluid systems. In this role, you'll take ownership of high-integrity mechanical designs that must perform flawlessly within one of the most demanding engineering environments in the world. You'll shape complex system solutions, influence platform-level decisions , and ensure designs meet the rigorous performance, safety, and environmental requirements unique to submarine engineering. This a chance to work at the forefront of next-generation naval capability, tackling challenging technical problems and contributing directly to one of the UK's most advanced defence programmes. We offer relocation support across all Submarine roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc .) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 13th February 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role . Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Job Title: Principal Mechanical Design Engineer Location: Barrow-in-Furness. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this role Salary: Circa £55,000 What you'll be doing: Lead the end-to-end development of complex fluid systems, shaping designs that meet demanding performance and environmental requirements Create and review high-value engineering deliverables - for schematics and P&IDs to calculations, system descriptions, and 3D models Drive advanced system analyses , including flow, pressure, thermal, and transient modelling to validate performance under challenging conditions Select and assess critical equipment (pumps, compressors, valves, heat exchangers, filters, tanks), ensuring it meet tough submarine operating environments Champion technology integrity by reviewing supplier documentation, ensuring full compliance with shock, vibration, atmosphere, temperature, maintainability, and access constraints Influence design quality and safety, contributing to reviews, hazard studies, verification activities, and resolution of technical issues, modifications, and non-conformances Your skills and experiences: Essential: Educated to degree level, with Chartered Engineer status highly desirable Solid background in mechanical, marine, process, or fluid systems engineering gained with a complex or highly regulated environment Strong knowledge of fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, pressure-drop behaviour, transient analysis , and system performance modelling Demonstrated technical expertise in the design, analysis , and integration of both compressible and incompressible fluid systems Desirable: Experience using industry-standard modelling and analysis tools such as FloMASTER, FluidFlow, MATLAB, CFD packages, ANSYS, or similar Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Mechanical Engineering Discipline team: This is an exciting opportunity to join the SSN AUKUS Platform Mechanical Integrated Delivery Team as a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer, where you'll serve as a technical specialist for some of the submarine's most critical compressible and incompressible fluid systems. In this role, you'll take ownership of high-integrity mechanical designs that must perform flawlessly within one of the most demanding engineering environments in the world. You'll shape complex system solutions, influence platform-level decisions , and ensure designs meet the rigorous performance, safety, and environmental requirements unique to submarine engineering. This a chance to work at the forefront of next-generation naval capability, tackling challenging technical problems and contributing directly to one of the UK's most advanced defence programmes. We offer relocation support across all Submarine roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc .) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 13th February 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role . Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
eSmart Networks
Braintree, Essex
We are seeking an experienced Pre-Construction Project Manager to support the delivery of a portfolio of secured works across the utilities sector. You will manage projects through the pre-construction phase, coordinating internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure safe, buildable, commercially sound solutions that meet client and programme requirements click apply for full job details
We are seeking an experienced Pre-Construction Project Manager to support the delivery of a portfolio of secured works across the utilities sector. You will manage projects through the pre-construction phase, coordinating internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure safe, buildable, commercially sound solutions that meet client and programme requirements click apply for full job details